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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06
SLA Y ES.

The toady element is seemingly
the strongest and certainly the most
disgusting characteristic in human
nature. The masses must have
idols, it appears, to worship and to
gIorify. All the world over the
toady and the hero-worShipper will
make themselves alike conspicuous
and contemplate. Republicans or
monarchists. it is ever the same. In
France at the present time Boulanger
is hero of the hour. No one can
assign cause why,further than that
he skiilfully played upon the nation
al prejudlces, and is paid in return
by national homage. There is no
great deed he has done; there is no
great thought for the benefit of hu-
manity with which he has blessed
the world. Yet he is a hero and an
idol. give Boulangcr' is the cry
at political meetings and demonstra-
tive gatherings. The French Minis
ter Of Public instruction lately ad-
dressing u literary society, admins
tered Il fitting rebuke to the grovel-
ling hero-worshippers. He said:
education ought to be devoted to
forming Republicans men incapa-
Bile of bowling down before idols.
You would be unworthy of your an
cestors were You to throw yourselves
under the chariot wheels of the hero
of single hour" Education ought
to make men, and it will when they
are properly educated. In England
few weeks ago a harmless old
woman was made the popular idol;
an old woman who never did any
thing, never suggested anything
above mcdiocrity, Landed by her
slavish worshippers into something
far above human and little less than
divine. This old woman has been
| paid by the English people during
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06
CAREFUL EDITORIAL.

The following editorial from one
of our labor exchanges shows how
polite the timid labor editors can
write. Remarks in brackets are ours:
1.-The current number of the North
american Rerietc contains an article by
DIR. Mct'lynn, on THE New Know
Nothingism and the Old" with which
his admirers his admirers" not'"me,"
the edtto. are greatly pleased 1t con
tains nothing, about land theories, but
presents in forcible way the dangers
that the doctor believes mot that we
beliereI threaten American institutions
from the sectarian education furnished
by the parochial schools. He endeavors
''endearors" is goodl to prove from
numerous specific instances that where
as the old knowNothing party had little
cause for alarm or anxiety, there is to-
day the gravest reason for patriotic
Americans tn become alarmed about the
future of the country's nationality and
institutions. As DIR. McGlynn has had
abundant opportunity of studying the
question Of sectarian and secular educa-
ton, his opinions are weighty and his
article will be read by thoughtful persons
mot by ''us' with unusual interest.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06

her fifty years reign 500, 100000
for doing nothing. This is exclusive
of what has been paid for the main
tonanco of her offspring. And for
graciously accepting all this money
for doing nothing, 10 she is grand
and glorious queen. When men
will make slaves of themselves why
should not others use them Us slaves?
What else are they fit for?-.S0ath
West.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06
WHAT OTHERS SAY.
TIE RROrHERmooD.

Our contemporary, the Cttt:ca, IN
view of the failure of the strike Of
the Brotherhood of Engineers on
the Brooklyn Elevated Railroad,
which it attributes to the adverse ac-
ton of the Knights of Labor, makes
this remark; "Thus all the opera
tions Of the Brotherhood, at what
ever point they may be begun, can
always be thwartcd by the Knights"
1t is very likely that the Brother
hood could be thwarted in every
strike, as it was in Brooklyn, by en-
gincers outside of its ranks. The
corporations have made the discovery
that they are not wholly dependent
upon the brotherhood.
But, though the Brotherhood has
repeated y tIwartod the Knights of
Labor, 1t is most certain that the
Knights of Labor are not a body
that viii adopt a policy of retaliation
toward the brotherhood. They can
not be used by corporations in that
way. Their principles are not in
accord with any such line of action.
They are bound to aid all branches
of Organized Labor. The railroad
corporations will very soon find out
that they are "reckoning without
their host" if they should try to I'M
dermine the Brotherhood through
the Knights.
1t is unorganized labor that the
Brotherhood has to fear in its con-
tlicts. 1t is this that is ready to
supplant its members when they
strike. 1t was this that stood pre-
pared to thwart them in Brooklyn.
And here we are again led to re-
peat the suggestion that it is high
time for the brotherhood to estab-
lsh better relations than it has had
for years past with labor in general.
1t must change its repeIlant attitude.
1t must understand that its own
safety Is dependent upon such n
change, and that instead of standing
aloof from others, it must join in
the work of universal organization,
strive to bring all toiIcrs within the
ranks, and unite with all in securing
those advantages which can be guar
anteed to no man until they are en-
joyed by every man.-j0hn Sactnt0@'s
Paper.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06
AN OLD FRIENDS SLIP.

AN OLD FRIENDS SLIP.
The New York lHi0A Printer,
usually conservative in It's state
mcnts, permitted the publication, in
its last number, of u TRADE against
the United German Trades Unions,
IN organization that seems to exist
Of necessity, owing to the inability
Of many Of It's members to speak the
English language. But the writer
charges the German Trades with
consplring against the Central Labor
Union, and even goes 50 far rs to in
innate that our sister journal, Der
,So=ialist, is boycottlng the Union
Label. This is certainty false, for
Der ,Vozi0itA is printed in the
union office of John Ochlcr, and his
advertisement appears in the paper
with the Union Label displayed.
The fuion Printer further falsities
when it says that the SocialIstic La
Dor Party gives all its printing jobs
to an Office not recognized by the
| Topographic asa union office. Some
OF the work Is done III New Haven
at the Office OF the NoRkMEN s Ap-
EorNTE. rs far as composition IS con-
ccrncd. The office OF John ochlcr,
New ork, Il strictly union office,
using the union label, does Il great
part OF the work to our certain
know ledge.
Now, the printing of such false
statements cannot add to the relia-
bility mo. Is" official journal, the
IyioH Printer. which has been gen
| prulIV lar IN lis treatment OF other
ORGANIZATIONS, But when if in ever
90 cunnino and insinuatiue y manner
attemnts to east 4 slur upou the
WorkMEN's ADVOCATE. why. its
about time that our Yankee dander
rise to fine GRAVITY Of the occasion
and move us to rctort sharply. But
We forbear~it doesn't require the
display of union label nor tn,
special affirmation of its editors tC
establish the standing of the WoRk.
MEMS ADVOCATE among union mer
possessing an ounce and over OF
healthy brains. As to the position
of the Socialstic Labor Party in re-
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06
DESPERATE DEMOCRATS.

oPEkA L DEMOCKH ..
The politicians Of New York City
are having u tough time of it during
the hot weather made hotter for them
by the vigorous agitation going on
in that city under the auspices of
the Labor Party. In their dcspera-
ton the Iammany politicians have
made u compact with Mike Corrlgan
who is something Of church dignl-
tary, TO crush DR., McGIynn. But
McGIynn won't crush, and his friends
are increasing aII the time. Henry
George is denounced rs II Socialist,
hut he has knocked out the bottom
of the denunciatory assertion by de-
claring that he prefers the opposite
of Socialism anarchy, to the
former
The Star, an 'almlniStra tlon
dem. paper, tried great scheme
last week, 1t printed II list of the
delegates elected by the Labor
PARTY IN the various Assembly Dis
ticts, and dcnomnntcd some of
| them as Socialists, some rs anarch-
lists, some us "rcpuhlicms, and
some as grcrnbackrrs. Nine OF them
were Described rs "icmocrats. -
"Only nine 'lcmocrats' and ever 50
many republicans = yrIIS the N(n
man. And then the "drm0crntic'
editor goes on to show how Unjust
it il to the democratic" party not
to elect "dumocrats" to the Labor
Party convention,
Such talk is music to the ears of
the labor men. They know how
much the "5aylors Of society," are
worried, and the printing Of such
rot confirms it, The STIR says that
many of the delegates are Socialists.
That of course is bad very had.
Some Of them were actually born i'll
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06
GEORGES METHOD.

A few weeks ago pamphlet cntl-
tied "Insnilicicncy of Henry Georges
Theory" was published and widely
noticed. The writer was the author
of the "Co-operatlyc Common
wealth." Laurence GronIund, and it
was written in plain language, clear
and logical.
Friends of Henry George expected
he would promptly accept the chal-
lengo, and like a true exponent of his
political faith, at least attempt an
answer and Il defense of his position.
But several issues Of the SfnNd0rH
have appeared since GronIund'8
pamphlet was published, and still
there WAS no reference to it. If the
criticism were simply that OF one
man there might be some slight cX-
cusc, but the pamphlet represented
the views of II respectable number of
members of the Labor Party, and
therefore should have been rofutcd
if wrong or liable to misrcprcsnt
Georges theory which has to some
extent been adopted by another re-
spectacle number of members of the
Labor Party.
1t is by the discussion of the labor
question in all it's bearings that pro-
grcss is made, and it would seem that
to shirk fair discussion is rather IN
admission of weakness. However,
it is possible that Henry. George does
not consider the writer of the pam
phlot and his political co-workcrs
worthy of notice, just as u wcll-n
formed and busy Socialist writer
might refuse to enter into what he
might consider IA useless discussion
with pcace-anarchlst or dynamite
anarchist. In that case the men
who agree with Gronlund will have
to demonstrate the correctness OF
their views, or, at least, the import
ance of n discussion Of them, by CON
tinued agitation and the dcyclop-
mcnt of u practical force that will
compel attention and honest oppo.
sition until the people and science
have decided the contest in favor Oh
against the persistent fighters fol
free discussion. While Gronlund
crticlzcs George, peace-anarchst
criticizcs Gronlund; and George,
with cunning tact, gently attacks the
socialistc idea mot Gronlund's argu-
ments) by answering the questions
of alleged correspondents in the col
umns of his paper, The TomIad.
In so doing he makes the rcmarkahl,
confession that if he We're compelled
to make choice between socialism
Ar and anarchism he would choose an
aIchism. In other words, he would
rather have condition of things more
intensely individualistic than submit
to the orderly consensus of the PEG
pie in matters that are by that sam,
" consensus decided to be matters o
", public interest. Henry George at
he tributes to the socialistic idea of ad
y y ministration the Objectionable ele
no ments that characterize the "pater
in, nal" government Of the Gar of Rus
OF STA. He says 'we seem to lack tn
/ capacity for governmental direction
s and administration that has been dc
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06

NOT TOO MUCH, But NOT ENOUGH.
The reason why poor men 'havo
all they can do to get along and get
living without spending time and
money in politics" is because they do
not spend enough time and money in
politics.
Some time and money judiciously
spent in politics would enable them
to learn how the laws are made and
the government is run for private
benefit at their expense, and how to
have the laws made and The govern
mcnt administered for the public
benefit, including their own. -ProU-
Mence People.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06

Nearer and nearer comes the day
when the capitalists will unite to
crush United Iabor-and fail
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06
NOTES..

Socialists and honest Iand-Tax
Rcformers fight their battles in de-
bate, but they vote solid
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06

When the lords Of capital grant
favors let the slaves beware. TO
accent lorgessc is to confess inferl-
GRITTY.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06

The democratic" papers as well
rs the ''rcpublican' sheets are trying
to kill the Labor Party by saying
that it is dead. Nevertheless, the
party of the people grows great, and |
the boodIcrs know it. Hence their
rage.
In order to know what is for the
common good, it is well to discuss
principles before making platforms.
Discussion among honest men is de-
sirabe and profitable, Never be
afraid of an honest discussion of
your differences.
The capitalist papers and their
controllers need not take any com
fort in the fact that the various
schools that 90 to make up the Labor
Party criticize each other. When it
comes to a fight with the enemy
they'll be "united" enough to vote
against the old parties.
Henry George gives notice to the
Socialists that they must be content
with what is known as the Clarendon
Hall Platform. But suppose the
Syracuse Convention deems it proper
to alter and amend the platform, or
to adopt another platform; and sup
-pose that the Syracuse platform gives
better satisfaction to the people.
We believe the Socialists will sup
port the platform which, if put in
force, is most likely to benefit the
people.
The New Haven WORKMEN'S ADvO
CATE has lust discovered professor EIy's
Fall If it had had Libcrtg'S sharp eyes
it would have seen that he never rose,
except in the estimation of the easily
CajoIcd and the unthnking. - BoStCm
LjheHy.
This reminds rs Of the man who
held that all men were dishonest,
and when here and there case of
dishonesty was discovered, took great
pleasure in saying II told You so.
As to Prof. Ely, he was given credit
only for what little progress he made
in his writings. He did not fall
great distance.
One would think, to read the New
York capitalist papers, that the So
cialistic Labor Party had Nh immense
membership. But this not So The
membership is small, and the mem
bcrs for the most part are hard
working proletarlans without person
al political influence. The fact that
they do not believe in any compro-
mise with Iabor's enemies is one
that is in their favor. The work
ingmen of New York show that they
have confidence in the Socialists by
electing so many of them as dele
gates to the Syracuse convention.
Their trust is not misplaced.
An organizer travelling through
central New York State says that
the skilled workingmcn are Ameri-
cans, own their own houses, get s.. so
to So per day and are perfectly
satisfied. "The Catholics, he SAYS,
"are greatly incensed at McGlynn,
are opposed to the n. of H., are
"down on" Henry George, and as to
Socialism it is spoken of with bated
breath" New York is big State,
and its central districts must be
pleasant to live in, with s.. Il day
for skilled workmen It's wonder
there is not an influx of cheap labor
there.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06

Absolution: A straight labor vote.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06

The capitalist papers and their
controllers need not take any COM
fort in the fact that the various
schools that 90 to make up the Labor
Party criticize each other. When it
comes to fight with the enemy
they'll be united" enough to vote
against the old parties.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06

PUBLISHED EVERY WEEK,
Publication Office, 7S1 Chapei street.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06

In order to know what is for the
common good, it is well to discuss
principles before making platforms.
Discussion among honest men is de-
sirable and profitable. Never be
afraid Of an honest discussion of
your differences.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1887-08-06

The democratic" papers as well
rs the "rcpubllcan' sheets are trying
to kill the Labor Party by saying
that it is dead. Nevertheless, the
party of the people grows great, and
the boodlers know it, Hence their
rage.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-03-11
Assistants in Society.

The matter of ass stants at al'eiu0''
receptions and teas is problem sia''
Washington correspondent u =
Neau York Herald. 1t is an easy eV-'
pliment for hostess of position or
to some friend or Acquaintance 10 :.
her to assist her il receiving caliei' '
to pour her tea. Hostesses, hoNe'''
are not always allowed to invite , .s..
to do so, as these assistants mols S,s
volunteer, and it seem 10 ~ i,
the fashion tn year for ass's'anT "A,
offer their services. One wol'M ~,
was about to give Il tea recenul .issr,
surprised at the beginning OF 'u al h
noon to have a young girl 10 vs."
and say: bora
LAS YOU are such stranger n' .s,s.
am sure that | can be OF grea' as
ance to you, as | know every nam uOprsi
will pour tea for you, and sne Tai sir /,
it and had quite q domess'io'''
the house. ,o afsf
One family living here wno'' ,luaa
moons for receiving callers alo ii ,ltl
so we'll attended that the uu If ia
wonder, regularly spend the re-, n,sr :. b
week in drumming mp cuslo The
their teapot and punch bowl WI mini
seized upon an amlabie lo.e ..pe SUI
ter the other day, saying W. are 4
now and come this time! We nupc
ing to have some of thai soot nat 70
and that pretty young lazy 'na On
admired so much will DC theiU
be sure and come.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-03-11
Distinguished for Courtesy.

When the late President Arthur was
in Office, he travelled one summer in
Florida. From Jacksonville he went
further south in steamboat. One
Hay the boat stopped at the wharf of
town where an immense crowd OF
people had assembled to see the Presi-
dent, Among them were many politi-
clans and men OF influence.
Back in the crowd was ragged ne
gro lad, holding young eaglet in his
arms, He had walked twenty miles
to bring this gift to the President, and
now, footsore and covered with dust,
but with his black face beaming with
pleasure. was hurrying across the
! gang. PLANK, when he WAS sternly or
iered back by the officers OF the boat.
The crowd set On him and forced
him back. Mr. Arthur caught sight OF
the nearo's face. full oil misery and
disappointment, and instantly COM
pretended the situation. lie beckon-
ed to the boy, whom he met on the
plank, listened snlilingly to the eager
story of how the eagle had been caught
and brought as gift to the President,
and then carefully explained how inn
possible it would be for him to carry
1t with him on his long Journey. He
dismissed the lad with warm thanks
and hearty shake OF the hand, and
sent him away proud and happy.
"Mr. Arthur" said one who knew
him, may have lacked certain com
manding qualities which belong to
greater men, but his courtesy was un.
failing, and was shown to the man
who BACKED hls boots ms much as to
the members OF his Cabinet"
The potency OF gracious manner
was shown notably aiew years ago by
an incident which occurred in one OF
our large cities. A young girl who had
been seamstress married the son OF
a wealthy and influential family. Her
husband brought her home while his
mother and sisters, with large num-
Der oil guests, were at their country
seat. IL wasresolyed before the bride
arrived that she should be taught TO
know her place." that she must be
made to realize that, although in the
family. she was not of it.
The house was filled with experienced
women of society. skilled in every
method OF administering snubs. from
the stineing sarcasm to the smile al
Icy civihty. The little woman who was
their intended victim had neithe,
birth, fortune. experience, nor educa,
ton to defend her. But she had a
simple seit'respecting manner, soften.
ell oy the most exquisite courtesy.
ut was an armor OF proof" said q
spectator. III they insulted or snub
bed her. she was apparently uncon
scious OF it. and turned to them witt
the same gracions, cordial kindness
She conquered The dullest woman
among her enemies at last understood
that the poor little girl was bette,
bred than herself"
I'll you cannot compete with ,
man, says Van Holden, sin rank o
wealth, or knowledge, meet him on tn
level ground OF humanity. There yol
can always be his equal or superior.
, Youths Companion.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-03-11
Fashions in Smok ing.

Why people should think tobacco ssl
cigars of light color milder smoking
than dark do not quite understan! +
but they do. Some people even behsn
that dark-complexioned man
stronger than a fair one weigh BEN! |
equal. One of the very strongest men
| ever knew was as fair rs a Ills, and
one of the mildcst tobaccos evfI
smoked was as black as a crow. lats
kia tobacco is very MI indeed, andtAI
blacklist is considered the best Ths|
idea of dark tobacco being strong 81
only fancy-the eye has more to u
with it than the palate. was walking
homeward one night with friend, ma|
| offered him cigar; he smokela
enioved it very much. and wanted nj
to get him Il box of the same. did 81
and he returned them, saying they wers
too strong for him. Nothing that \
could or did say convinced him laa|
they were exactly the same as the oAs
lie had smoked in the dark and enlloFA
so much; but they were identlcallg ia
same goods. The color when he ~
them suggested strength to bis alAl
and he found them to be what be el.
pected them to be-strong! ms u ~
illustration of the change OF fashion !. =
smoking. There are, however ~
some sensible people who Judge toOa s
co and cigars not by the color 9ul Z
TIE taste; but the fashion OF TO-DAY
for light colors. London Tobacco iF'''
| ReUiely.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-03-11
Race-Intercrosslnr in Sos - I,

RI, u North An.
The opinion prevails tia,
the Gulf of Mexico tho f,s !. : ~
pean and Ind an blood l.. =
been extremely rare. Dr. Il.
son believes. on the other bsa,
to a great extent. what has nv.
for the extinct on of the Ind
been simply their absorption "
"they are disappearing as "
part at least, by the same 49,,
which the German and M
freshman or Frenchman 3
ting to America. becomes. ii 81
ton or two amalgamated viii, 4 -
erai stock Nor IS it on the NM
settlements alone that he Ia, 4 ,''a
the evidence of such interfusio.
81 have recognized Ia u.
semi Indian features in the CAV ~
blies at q Canadian goycrpos'. W.
ton, in the halls Of the leei,, NJ
among the under graduates Il fs c
an universities. and minglino 4 W N.Y.
est social circles. - Mx'sa
DIR. Wilson says, moreover 4.
lower-Canada half-breeds and ", ~
women OF partial blood, are c ~.
ly met with in ranks OF life.'' ana Z
with approval the opinion ia, Il. "A Y \.
neighborhood of Quebec, in tbs Nv
valley. and to great exrsu, V' Y
Montreal. there is hardly amo,s 4
original settlers family in tho ~
ranks and not many in tbe ~
who have not some traces Of M
blood. y" -l
M. Benjamin Suite, on the cont.
indign antly denies that the Cans% s
intermarried Except in rare in,,saaa
with the Indian tribes. On tbis 's "
Able Tanguay, than whom n r. /
should be better fitted to proO0u,s
Judgment on such question M.
the following remarks:
"For many years the proportin ,
women to the male Immigrants w. !.
tremely small. The Caricnau !,
ment alone added fifteen hundred / 4
population. Did those Young slss
marry native women, and are Va,
reckon the latter among our ance,s,
Some of the colonists did eer,is
marry native girls, but those girb i,
been educated and civilized n Ii, /
situations of the Hotel-Dieu and d
Ursulines. We can cite several 81 h
most respectable families in Cans
who number among their progenit,
the sons of the forest, and who sbou
be proud to do So Among Others M
be mentioned that of the late Coz
mander Jacques Viger, one Of who
ancestors was Il daughter of Arout
the disciple of Father Brobauf. i
like him a martyr to faith. Neveri
less, we must regard such alliances
exceptional. "-Popular Science Non
| ku.